Women's Softball
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Super Regional Champions! On to Bakersfield!
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Annette Merjano blasts the first of her two home runs against Ohlone.
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Ashley Osier sends it out against Ohlone.
Sierra College softball is an elite team in one of California’s elite conferences: the Big 8. Since 2000, Head Coach Darci Brownell’s Wolverines have produced 14 NFCA All-American, 14 1st-team All-State, 21 All-NorCal, 52 1st-team All-Conference, and 16 Academic All-Conference players.
May 13: Sierra wins fourth Super Regional title; leads state in home runs with 75. Read more here.
May 8: Sierra and one other community college were the only schools to have multiple student-athletes selected to the 2012 NFCA Cal JC All-American teams, the National Fastpitch Coaches Association announced on Tuesday, May 8 when the annual list was released. Sierra led the way with three All-Americans.
In the north, Sierra led all schools with three selections including outfielder Jenna Mae Thorne, catcher Annette Merjano and utility player Ashley Osier. Osier led the Big 8 this season with a .476 batting average and 54 RBIs, while also going 17-2 in the circle and striking out 70. Thorne finished third in the conference batting race with a .461 average to go along with 11 doubles, 23 RBIs and a conference-high 54 runs, while Merjano rounded out the trio of Wolverine All-Americans by batting .436 with 13 home runs, 16 doubles and 10 walks.
April 25: Big 8 Conference Champions!
Katie Bell signs with Simpson University
2012 Season Outlook
The Sierra College softball team opens 2012 with seven lead-by-example returning players and 10 exciting newcomers.
The first line of defense will be anchored at the corners by Amanda Wright (SO, Rio Linda) at first and Michelle Fogal (SO, Casa Roble) at third. Plugging the middle will be redshirt freshman Taylor McGregor (Rio Americano) at short and Kacy Romero (FR, Placer) at second.
Wright, Fogal and McGregor all have long-ball potential, while the speedy Romero will provide a consistent bat and base-running threat. Red shirt transfer Nisa Ramon (RS, Arizona) will provide important experience in practice and in the locker room.
Annette Merjano (SO, Del Oro) will start behind the plate. She brings a big bat to the lineup and bounce to her position. Merjano is a field general who sets the tone on game day. Romero is her backup.
The Wolverine pitching staff is deep and experienced with Ashley Osier (SO, Rio Linda) and team captain Katie Bell (SO, Rio Linda) back for another year in the circle. Jamestown University transfer Emily Snow (SO, Rio Linda) and Sharie Albert (FR, Cordova) round out a staff that has the potential to be the top unit in the Big 8.
Sierra’s outfield boasts an deep mix of veterans and newcomers. Leadoff hitter and team captain Leesha Shoemaker (SO, Casa Roble) patrols center field and has the potential to be one of the top outfielders in the state. Shoe is a steady defender and can go long or play small-ball in the batter’s box.
A group of exciting freshmen will line up on either side of Shoemaker. Holding down left field will be probable starter Jessica Snow (FR, Rio Linda), along with Ashley Gilmore (FR, Wheatland) Ande Martin (FR, Folsom) and Jordan Baser (FR, Bella Vista), who’s speed will make her Coach Brownell’s first pinch-running choice.
One of the most exciting newcomers in recent history will start in right. Jenna Mae Thorne (FR, Rio Linda) is a package of aggressiveness, speed, power and defense. It won’t be long before teams key on stopping her. Backing up Thorne will be Tegan Haveman (FR, Foresthill), who will be counted upon in key pinch-hit situations.
All the components are present for a Wolverine run deep into the state playoffs. Beyond the sophomore experience, long-ball potential, solid pitching staff and defense, the 2012 Wolverines bring special cohesion, chemistry and team spirit every time they step between the stripes. Led by captains Shoemaker and Bell, this team will work hard and is willing to sacrifice the ME for the WE.
This team looks to better the second-place Big 8, third-place NorCal and fifth-place California finishes of the 2011 squad.
Congratulations Head Coach Darci Brownell
Big 8 Conference Coach of the Year 2010
Northern California Coach of the Year 2010
Thank you for all of your support!
Darci Brownell
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Darci Brownell PT Faculty Physical Ed
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Rocklin, CA 95677
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Sarah Fear Assistant Softball Coach
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Rocklin, CA 95677
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Matt Folsom Assistant Softball Coach
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Rocklin, CA 95677
- mfolsom@sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-8100
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Michelle Granger Assistant Softball Coach
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- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
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Cortney Jones Assistant Softball Couch
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- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- (916) 660-8100
- (916) 630-4554
Rich Moore Assistant softball Coach
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- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- (916) 660-8100
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Rich Murray Assistant Softball Coach
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- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- (916) 660-8100
- (916) 630-4554